The song is a mashup of the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive" and Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In The Wall Pt. II" it's got a unique sound to it, but the two songs combine together very well. This mashup is an abstract work of media art, created by Wax Audio http://www.youtube.com/user/waxaudio made for the enjoyment of others. I find it especially interesting because I've heard both songs and am a fan of Pink Floyd. Also, musically and rhythmically the two songs blend together nicely, the tempo is nearly the same and it has a great overall sound!
The creator has not broken any of the copyright laws, otherwise the video would've been removed by Youtube. It's a shame to see some good mashups removed because of copyright infringements. I believe that mashups do require copyright permission, and all credits for the original music should be given to the respective artists and companies. It is their work, they have created the work of art they should be able to have their names on their own work. Not following copyright laws will result in a lawsuit and a lot of headache that comes along with it. It is the equivalent of plagiarizing someone else's work; in highschool you get a 0, but out there, in the real world, you'll be fined and might even be sent to jail depending on how severe the case. Whichever way you look at it, you WILL be punished for using someone else's work and not giving them the proper credits they deserve.
You can find more of their mashups at their website http://www.waxaudio.com.au/
What an interesting juxtaposition. Mash-ups are certainly an emerging art form!
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